If you are planning to establish a Cancer Information Service this tool will help you conduct a basic assessment of the needs and proposed structure for beginning a service. It can also be used as a checklist to compile data.
Once you have completed your assessment with this tool, you can forward it to the International Cancer Information Service Group (ICSSG) at info@icisg.org. The ICISG will review it and get back to you with suggestions.
CONDUCT A BASIC OVERVIEW ASSESSMENT
Assess the user/audience, the environment (i.e., what else exists), and
the capacity of the sponsoring organization:
Users Audience
Environment
Capacity of Sponsoring Organization
Gaps Analysis, briefly describing the need and who can best fulfill it
DESCRIBE SCOPE OF SERVICES THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO OFFER
Describe the type of services you would like to offer and how you want
to reach you clients. You should look at the following:
Reach your audience by:
Other issues for consideration: